Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group – Webinar

This webinar will provide information on begomovirus epidemiology, transmission, and management in cucurbits. Begomoviruses that impact cucurbits in the United States will be discussed as well as key begomoviruses not yet present in the United States that impact cucurbits in other regions of the world. During the panel discussion, experts from academia, government, and industry […]

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Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV)

Cucumber green mottle mosaic virus is a plant pathogenic virus. This virus was first discovered in Europe between 1965 and 1975. Watermelon and melon are susceptible to this virus. For more information about CGMMV visit the Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) website and the CucCAP Watermelon Breeding page . Diagnostic and Disease Control Information […]

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Melon Disease Management

Melon Diseases Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) Cucurbit yellow stunting disorder virus (CYSDV) Downy mildew: Pseudoperonospora cubensis Fusarium wilt: Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Phytophthora blight: Phytophthora capsici Powdery mildew: Podosphaera xanthii Disease Management Links Cucurbit Disease Factsheets Emerging Viruses in Cucurbits Working Group (EVCWG) Resources Extension and Industry Presentations Extension Publications Forecasters Melon Powdery Mildew Database Plant Disease […]

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